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Patient Demographics Are Associated With Testing for Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Children

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Among a retrospective cohort of 65 786 outpatient encounters for children >3 years with acute respiratory tract infection at an academic institution in 2023, 38 790 (59%) had a rapid group A streptococcal (GAS) test ordered. Testing rates differed significantly by race, ethnicity, insurance type, social vulnerability index, visit location, and clinician type, and children in historically underserved and socially vulnerable groups were less likely to undergo GAS testing compared to their social counterparts.

Source: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piaf029

Authors: Kareena Kloek, Ritu Banerjee, Meng Xu, Sophie E Katz

Institutions: University School of Nashville, Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,752